Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director/president, CEO Above 90th percentile | $373k $408k |
Director/sr. Program Officer Program Officer Above 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $278k $304k |
Chairman of the Board Board Chair 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $176k $192k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$42.2M
Itemized grants
433
Median grant
$60k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Inc | Charlotte, NC | Levine Scholars Program | $2.1M |
| Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Levine Cancer Institute | $1M |
| Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | LCI (II) | $1M |
| Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Levine Cancer Institute (III) | $1M |
| Foundation For The Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | A Way Home Housing Endowment | $1M |
| United Jewish Charities of Greater Charlotte Inc | Charlotte, NC | General Support | $1M |
| United Jewish Charities of Greater Charlotte Inc | Charlotte, NC | Operation Swords of Iron Emergency Campaign/Local Fund | $1M |
| Appalachian State University Foundation Inc | Boone, NC | Leon Levine Hall for Health Sciences | $500k |
| Care Ring Inc | Charlotte, NC | Relocation Capital Campaign | $500k |
| NC DHHS Division of Child and Family Well-Being | Raleigh, NC | SUN Bucks | $500k |
| Spartanburg Academic Movement | Spartanburg, SC | Movement 2030 | $500k |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society Inc | Charlotte, NC | Capital Campaign | $400k |
| Code the Dream Inc | Durham, NC | North Carolina Benefits Screener | $375k |
| Child Welfare Innovation Inc | Boston, MA | In For Families | $333k |
| Partners In Learning | Salisbury, NC | Capital Campaign | $300k |
| Judea Reform Congregation | Durham, NC | Clergy Capacity Building/Endowment Campaign | $265k |
| Central Piedmont Community College Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | Leon Levine Health Sciences Center | $250k |
| Children's Home Society of North Carolina Inc | Greensboro, NC | Capacity Building | $250k |
| Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Inc | Charlotte, NC | General Support | $250k |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | Raleigh, NC | General Support | $250k |
| Gaston Family Health Services Inc DBA Kintegra Health | Gastonia, NC | Based Behavioral Health | $250k |
| Imprints Cares | WinstonSalem, NC | Capital Campaign | $250k |
| Roof Above | Charlotte, NC | General Support | $250k |
| Vecinos Inc | Cullowhee, NC | The Health & Wellness Hub | $250k |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region Inc | Charlotte, NC | General Support | $225k |
Up 4%
from 2022
From $360k in 2022 to $373k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Program Officer pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 2963%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1B+), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION received $373,288 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION reported $454.8M in total revenue and $50.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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